[SOLVED] Kids bike

Re: Kids bike

Auto parts/hardware store?? Maybe get a thread insert kit?? It's either that or replace the crank.

I'll leave this thread here.....maybe could be in DIY. I haven't found a bike support section so this looks like as good a place as any.

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thanks for the reply whats a crank ?

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What the pedal attaches to....not bad but no fun to replace. Could have the pedal welded if you don't plan on replacing the pedal at any time. (last resort)

Re: Kids bike

It maybe reversed threads. Older bikes used reverse threads on one side. Try screwing it in the other direction.

BG

Re: Kids bike

Depending on the age and 'style' of bike, it could be a stripped thread on the pedal or the crank.

Pedals tend to be made of steel, whereas cranks are an aluminium-alloy for lightness but, it's quite a 'soft' metal - Lots of strength but it can't take any wear-and-tear'.

Also, the method of attachment to the 'axle-shaft' (the steel rod that goes through the frame and the cranks fixes on to) varies. Some are a straight-forward nut on a threaded axle, whilst others use a bolt that screws into the axle. Again, some nuts (or bolts) fit on clockwise, others fit counter-clockwise. A good test is that, as the pedal/axle is turned, the rotation should tighten the nut/bolt, rather than loosen it.

If you're moderately good as an engineer/mechanic, it's a fairly simple job to sort out - The sort of job that, it's harder to find a shop selling the exact bits, than it is to mend it :laugh:

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thanks for the tips guys not really sure if i can fix it lol but ill giv it a go

thanks again

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The only thing to remember, if removing the axle from the frame, is to catch the ball-bearings if they fall out - Some are mounted in a 'cage', others are loose.

If they're loose bearings, thoroughly smother their tracks with thick grease to hold the bearings, when putting 'em back in :grin:

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i managed to screw on the peddle going in an anti clockwise motion which i found very strange but there ye go its sorted thanks for all your help guys

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You are welcome. I will marked it as solved.

BG

The reason it screws in anti-clockwise is, when pedalling, it tightens the pedal to the crank - There's nowt more embarrassing than a pedal falling off every hundred yards or so :grin: